AT least five individuals reportedly died following the capsizing of a boat on the well-known Bennett Island River in the Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. Naija News learnt that the tragic incident took place on Monday night. The Delta state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed this …
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Ashleigh Plumptre is brimming with excitement following her inclusion in the Super Falcons’ squad for an upcoming international friendly match against the French national team, Les Bleues. Ashleigh Plumptre has faced significant challenges in her career, particularly after suffering a serious ACL injury earlier this year that kept her sidelined for …
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Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has awarded a N1 billion contract for general rehabilitation of Argungu General Hospital in Argungu Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Idris announced this at the flag-off for the construction of 1km road in Argungu town on …
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EDO government says it will rebuild a defect found in the newly inaugurated Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole said this on Tuesday during an inspection tour of the facility. It would be recalled that the hospital was remodeled and inaugurated by former governor …
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Airtel Africa, a telecommunications and mobile money services provider, says it has appointed Dinesh Balsingh as the new Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria. Airtel Africa, Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Taldar in a statement on Tuesday said the appointment was effective on Nov. 1, 2024. He noted that with the …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has urged the Senate to consider and confirm the nomination of the Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for appointment as the substantive COAS. Tinubu’s letter of request was read on Tuesday at the plenary by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. He had earlier …
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THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC), is currently tracking phase 7 Constituency and Executive Project worth N7.5 billion in Enugu State. Mr Kweshe B. Asanarimam, Team Leader and Assistant Chief Superintendent Investigation, ICPC, Enugu Office, disclosed this during the tracking of the projects in Enugu on …
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GOVERNOR Babagana Zulum of Borno on Tuesday presided over the swearing-in of two new commissioners to replace those who died while in active service. The State Chief Judge, Justice Kashim Zannah, administered the oath of office at the ceremony held at the Government House in Maiduguri. The new commissioners are …
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THE Lagos State House of Assembly has initiated a comprehensive review of the financial activities of ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) for the year 2023, as detailed in a report compiled by the state Auditor-General. Chairman of the House Committee on Public Accounts for State, Hon. Kehinde Joseph, disclosed this …
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